A MAN from Ash who harassed his ex-partner at her home was given a community order by a court as punishment.

A MAN from Ash who harassed his ex-partner at her home was given a community order by a court as punishment.

Terry Howard, 33, of Longacre, had been contacting his former girlfriend Gail Foster since the pair split up earlier this year, which led to him committing the offence at her home in Petersfield, Hampshire, on August 5.

Howard pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment without violence when he appeared at Aldershot Magistrates' Court on August 23.

The court was told he went to speak to Miss Foster at her address before also following her car when she left.

He was sentenced at the same court on September 7 and ordered to complete a 24-month community order.

Howard was told the requirements he must comply with include participating in an integrated domestic abuse programme for 27 days, and attending appointments with the responsible officer or another person when required.